Join thousands of teachers and students worldwide and celebrate in your classroom!
The Common Sense Recognition Program provides a road map for creating a positive culture of digital learning. This free program includes professional learning, teaching lessons, tips and resources for engaging families around learning with media and tech, and opportunities for educators to reflect on their own classroom technology practices. Plus you get a certification and a badge that shows how awesome you are and how hard you've worked!
Common Sense Education Recognition moved to an annual renewal process as of August 2023. Complete your application and get badged early this school year and get the most out of your badge. All 2024–2025 recognition certifications expire on June 30, 2025.
Explore the ways you can leverage our resources to lead responsible and effective tech use in your school communities:
Complete professional development, student instruction, and family engagement to earn:
Show your community that your school is committed to teaching responsible, effective technology use. Complete professional development, student instruction, and family outreach to receive:
Set your entire district up for success. When 75% or more of your schools have earned the Common Sense School badge, you'll receive:
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